Porsche 911 Buying Guides
Long-form guides for buyers doing serious diligence. Generation comparisons, spec deep-dives, and the pre-purchase inspection details that separate a clean 911 from a project.
Shipping a Porsche 911 Across the Country: What to Expect
Buying a car you have not seen in person is the easy part. Getting it to your driveway in the same condition it left the lot is where most of the questions come in. Here is what actually happens between sold and delivered.
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Why the 991.2 GTS Is the Smart Buy Before 992 Prices Keep Climbing
The 991.2 GTS sits in an awkward spot on paper — not the last naturally aspirated Carrera, not the first turbocharged one. That is exactly why it is worth a second look now.
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Buying a Porsche Sight-Unseen: What a Real Remote Purchase Looks Like
Most cars we sell leave Portland for buyers who have never set foot in our showroom. Here is what the process actually looks like when it is done right.
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964 vs 993: The Two Air-Cooled Generations Collectors Actually Argue About
Ten longtime Porsche people, ten opinions on which air-cooled generation is the real one. Why the argument exists — and what actually matters when it comes time to buy.
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How to Buy a Porsche 911 Out of State
About 70 percent of 911 buyers close remotely. Here is the settled playbook: video walk-around, custom photos, independent PPI, refundable deposit, bank wire, transport — with a 5-to-14-day typical timeline.
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Porsche 911 996 Buyer's Guide: The First Water-Cooled 911
The 911 the enthusiast market spent two decades under-valuing — and is now finishing that story. Trims, the IMS conversation, the Mezger Turbo and GT distinction, and PPI by engine.
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Porsche 911 991.1 Buyer's Guide: The Last Naturally Aspirated Carrera
Longer, wider, aluminum-heavy, electric-steered. The 991.1 changed the 911 platform and, halfway through the run, faced Porsche's most publicly documented recall. Trims, options that matter, and a PPI checklist.
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Porsche 911 997.2 Buyer's Guide: DFI Carreras and Mezger Turbo/GT
New DFI 9A1 flat-six on the Carreras, no IMS bearing, PDK for the first time. Turbo, GT3, and Speedster kept the Mezger. Two markets in one generation — here's how to shop each.
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964 vs 993: Choosing Your Air-Cooled 911
The last two air-cooled 911s. The 964 modernised the classic silhouette; the 993 finished the story with multi-link rear suspension and VarioRam. Engineering, driving character, and the PPI checklist for either.
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992 vs 991: What Actually Changed Between Porsche 911 Generations
Wider, quicker, more digital — and a different car underneath. Timeline, engines, transmission, interior, handling, reliability, and the PPI checklist for a used 991 or 992.
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Porsche 911 Turbo S (991.2) Buyer's Guide: Specs & What to Check in 2026
580 hp, 2.8s 0-60, 205 mph — and a car you can drive every day. Specs, the 991.1 vs 991.2 vs 992 comparison, and the PPI checklist that separates a clean 991.2 Turbo S from a project.
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